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with Stephen Jardine

What should be the top priority for Scotland's new health secretary?

And, former Downing Street communications chief Alistair Campbell on why politicians are giving up the job.

PHONE IN
As Scotland's new Health Minister starts his first full day on the job today, what should be his number one priority?

THE FRIDAY SHOWDOWN SET-UP
Time for a new Friday quiz on ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland. This is The Friday Showdown So get ready, listen closely to the question. The closest of the available guessers will be invited to join Stephen for the showdown.

POLITICS PRESSUE
In a general election year, many politicians are choosing to step away or have spoken of the strain the jobs has on their lives and families. So, do we put to much pressure on politicians? Former Downing Street communications chief Alastair Campbell and former MP Stephen Gethins join Stephen to discuss.

SPICE UP YOUR STAPLES TEASE
It’s time to take your favourite family meals and give them a twist. Chef John Quigley and Food lover Cynthia Holden are here to help - This week: EGGS, As well as that, they’re on hand to answer all your cooking question or get their view on your cooking - call 0800 92 95 00 or text 80295 or email them pictures of the meals your proud or ashamed of to stephen@bbc.co.uk.

WHAT'S ON GUIDE
The weekend has come round again but if you’ve got no ideas with how to fill it – panic not! Our What’s on Guide is full of ideas. If you’ve got a community event you’d like to tell us about get in touch 08085 92 95 00 text 80295 or email stephen@bbc.co.uk.

MUSIC FEELING
Why despite cultural differences, does music make us β€œfeel” similarly?

SPICE UP YOUR STAPLES
It’s time to take your favourite family meals and give them a twist. Chef John Quigley and food lover Cynthia Holden are here to help - This week: EGGS! As well as that, they’re on hand to answer all your cooking question or get their view on your cooking - call 0800 92 95 00 or text 80295 or email them pictures of the meals your proud or ashamed of to stephen@bbc.co.uk.

THE FRIDAY SHOWDOWN PAY-OFF
Time for a new Friday quiz on ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland. Now we are joined by 2 listeners who got the closest with their guesses, answered their phones and were free to join us to thrash it out for the title of Friday Showdown champion.

2 hours, 32 minutes

Last on

Fri 9 Feb 2024 09:00

Music Played

  • Calvin Harris

    Ready For The Weekend

    • Ready For The Weekend.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.
  • Spice Girls

    Spice Up Your Life (Spice Up Your Staples)

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 11.
  • Whitney Houston

    I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)

    • Whitney Houston - Whitney.
    • Arista.
  • New Order

    True Faith '94

    • (CD Single).
    • London.
  • Amy Macdonald

    Woman Of The World

    • Woman Of The World.
    • EMI.
    • 6.
  • F.R. David

    Words

    • 150 Minutes Of Love Ballads.
    • Bellvue Publishing (UK) Ltd..
  • The Primitives

    Crash

    • Crash! Indie Anthems 1982 - 2004.
    • BMG / Telstar.
    • 20.

Broadcast

  • Fri 9 Feb 2024 09:00

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